COMING SOON $203
Million Box Office
An Officer and a Spy
NOW That’s What I Call Country Ballads 2 Universal Music Group • Country For decades, ballads have been some of the most popular hits in country music. The latest installment in the NOW series brings together more recent hit ballads from such names as Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, and Keith Urban.
Available January 21 CD 11047060.................... $21.99
CD
Thor The Dark World
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Idris Elba Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos, but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all. PG 112 min. (2013) $203M Action
“...an entertaining journey into mystery, action and fun.” - New York Daily News
“...entertaining sequel to one of Marvel Comics’ most enduring franchises.” - New Yorker
Available February 25 DVD (WS) 11039915............. $24.99 Blu-ray (WS) 11039913............. $26.99
DVD
Robert Harris Read by David Rintoul Random House, Inc.
Fiction Paris, winter 1895. Georges Picquart, recently promoted head of the agency that helped convict Dreyfus of treason, believes in Dreyfus’s guilt, even after he witnesses the man’s protestations of innocence. But gradually Picquart comes to suspect that a spy remains at large in the military. With evidence mounting, pointing to deceit at the highest levels of government, Picquart has nowhere to turn and is compelled to question his most deeply held beliefs about his country and himself.
Available January 28
Unabridged • 13 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11020183............ $44.99 ISBN 9780804165679
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picks of the week DVD & Blu-ray
CANADIAN FEATURES The Right Kind of Wrong
“The script by Megan Martin — based on the novel by Tim Sandlin — has some amusing dialogue and occasionally wise pronouncements on the nature of love, as well as a mystical bear.” - Toronto Star Starring: Ryan Kwanten, Sara Canning, Will Sasso Leo Palamino has dedicated his life to what some may call impossible dreams. When we meet Leo, he is a romantic dreamer, a dedicated writer, a dishwasher in a tourist trap, and a celebrity—a man famous for his flaws, thanks to his ex-wife’s blog. Then one day, as the very dejected Leo watches his ex-wife being interviewed on a talk show about her upcoming book, he lays eyes on the woman of his (impossible) dreams. Colette is on her way to her wedding across the street from Leo’s house! 14A 97 min. Romance
Available February 4 DVD
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11049088............. $21.99
“Writers Calahan and Chad Archibald borrow from various films...occasionally goosing the basic kids-trapped-in-ahouse plot with some stylish visuals.” - Toronto Star Starring: Michelle Mylett, Cody Ray Thompson, Adam Christie Five university friends gather at a house party to ring in the New Year. Unbeknownst to them, an epidemic has erupted outside, causing outbreaks around the world. UNK 90 min. (2013) Horror
Available January 28 ISBN N/A
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM CARREY JAN. 17
Kick-Ass 2
Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Chloe Grace Moretz, Morris Chestnut Self-made superhero Kick-Ass and sweet-faced, foulmouthed assassin Hit Girl try to return to life as ‘normal’ teenagers, but soon they are faced with their deadliest challenge. To seek revenge for his father’s death. Red Mist has re-invented himself as the leader of an evil league of super-villains. To defeat their new nemesis, Kick-Ass and Hit Girl must team up with a new wave of masked crusaders, led by the badass Colonel Stars and Stripes. 14A 103 min. (2013) $29M Action “It’s a smart, edgy, unpredictable action-comedy” - Newsday DVD
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BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO PACK (WS) 11035547.............................. $28.99 (2 Discs) ISBN N/A
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Antisocial
DVD
CANADIAN TALENT SPOTLIGHT
11048498............. $28.99
Starring: Steve Carell, Steve Buscemi, Olivia Wilde When a street magician’s stunts begins to make their show look stale, superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone and Anton Marvelton look to salvage their act—and their friendship—by staging their own daring stunt. PG 100 min. (2013) $23M Comedy “Welcome back, Hilarious Jim Carrey. We’ve missed you.”
- Richard Roeper DVD (WS) 10930046............. $21.99 ISBN N/A
BLU-RAY/DVD COMBO PACK (WS) 10930026.............................. $23.99 (2 Discs) ISBN N/A
italian film fest vancouver: JanUARY 10-16 Passione (Italian)
Terraferma (Italian)
- Los Angeles Times
Screening at Italian Film Fest Vancouver 2014 Starring: Filippo Pucillo, Donatella Finocchiaro, Giuseppe Fiorello The story of an uncontaminated Sicilian island inhabited by fisherman. Still barely touched by tourism, the islanders have begun to alter their mentality and behavior as they realize the economic potential of this new industry. At the same time, they deal with illegal aliens flooding the island and a new law requiring them to turn back undocumented peoples seeking aid. UNK 94 min. (2011) Drama
“...the movie is always lively...” - NPR
DVD
2 Film Awards Screening at Italian Film Fest Vancouver 2014 An intimate look at the musical roots and traditions of Naples, Italy, as well as its influence on the rest of the world. UNK 95 min. (2010) Documentary “...a one-of-a-kind documentary.” - San Francisco Chronicle “A beautifully structured and photographed film...”
DVD
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ISBN 1417241608
Blu-ray (WS) 11038451............. $39.99 Available Jan. 14 ISBN 1417241616
canadian interest The Act of Killing (Indonesian)
Screened at TIFF 2013 The filmmakers examine a country where death squad leaders are celebrated as heroes, challenging them to reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of the American movies they love. 14A 122 min. (2013) Documentary “...one of the most extraordinary films you’ll ever encounter...”
- Boston Globe
“It will leave you breathless.” - Toronto Star
DVD
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Blu-ray (WS) 11031336............. $29.99 (2 Discs) ISBN N/A
Closed Circuit
“...the opening of this Byzantine, London-set, post9/11 conspiracy courtroom thriller can’t help but set the neck-hairs on end.” - Globe and Mail Starring: Ciaran Hinds, Eric Bana, Jim Broadbent One morning, a busy London market is decimated by an explosion. In the manhunt that follows, only one member of the suspected terrorist cell survives: Farroukh Erdogan, who is arrested and jailed. Martin and Claudia are lawyers and ex-lovers who find themselves bound together again and put at risk after they join the defense team for an international terrorist’s trial. 14A 96 min. (2013) $6M Drama DVD
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Blu-ray (WS) 11043927............. $25.99 ISBN N/A
Berberian Sound Studio
“It examines how movies can heighten and even displace everyday reality for the people making it, as well as for the people watching it.” - Globe and Mail Starring: Toby Jones, Antonio Mancino, Tonia Sotiropoulou Mild-mannered sound engineer Gilderoy arrives in Rome to begin work on the soundtrack to a film called The Equestrian Vortex, a tale of witchcraft and murder set inside an all-girl riding academy. Before long he finds himself entranced by the film’s mysteriously terrifying allure. UNK 92 min. (2012) Drama “A treat for fans...” - Globe and Mail DVD
(WS) 11037824............. $28.99
ISBN 0788617419
Midsomer Murders Set 23
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Jason Hughes The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these contemporary British television mysteries. Inspired by the novels of Caroline Graham, modern master of the English village mystery, the series stars Neil Dudgeon as the capable Detective Chief Inspector John Barnaby, with Jason Hughes as his earnest, efficient protege, Detective Sergeant Ben Jones. UNK 278 min. (2012) Drama
Available February 4 DVD
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(WS) 11049310............. $45.99 (3 Discs)
just announced cds
ARTIST
Spotlight
One Direction is the first group to debut at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with its first three albums as well as the top selling album in the U.K. for 2013.
Midnight Memories
Johnny Cash
NOW That’s What I Call Music 49 Universal Music • Pop/Rock One of the most successful series in music history returns with a brand new collection of hits from all a broad range of genres including rock, country, pop, R&B, and hip-hop.
Out Among the Stars Legacy • Country
Available February 4
Recorded by Johnny Cash and producer Billy Sherrill in 1980, this album remained lost until its discovery in 2012. The expansive band featured here includes Marty Stuart, June Carter Cash, and Waylon Jennings.
CD 11049424......................$21.99
Angelique Kidjo
Columbia Records Pop/Rock
Eve
One Direction adds to an already exciting 2013 with the release of their highly anticipated third album. Among the tracks is the single Best Song Ever, which was named the Song of the Summer at the MTV Video Music Awards.
“3 out of 4...One Direction still appears to be developing...the group’s finest memories may still lie ahead.” - USA Today “...another satisfying album that does everything a One D album should do and then some.” - AllMusic CD 11024319.............. $14.99
Savoy • World Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo builds upon her ever-evolving legacy with a set of emotionally rich, rhythmically powerful expressions of female empowerment.
Available March 25 CD 11048925.............. $16.99
Available January 28 CD 11048174......................$18.99
Suzanne Vega
Bombay Bicycle Club
Tales from the Realm of the Queen of Pentacles Super Ego Records • Folk Acclaimed singer-songwriter Susanne Vega returns with her first album of all-new material in seven years. Each of the songs deals with themes from the material and spiritual world while showcasing her signature musical style.
Also Available
Take Me Home Columbia Records • Pop/Rock CD 10010760......................$14.99
Available February 18
So Long, See You Tomorrow Vagrant Records • Pop/Rock Bombay Bicycle Club returns with their fourth album in five years, and it promises to break exciting new ground yet again with effortless diversity and innovation.
Available February 4
Up All Night
CD 11048985......................$16.99
CD 11049428......................$14.99
Syco Music/Columbia Records Pop/Rock CD 10713489......................$16.99
Mary Lambert
WOW Gospel 2014
Welcome to the Age of My Body
One Direction This Is Us
Capitol • Pop/Rock Singer-songwriter Mary Lambert has already made a splash in music with her contribution to the Macklemore & Ryan Lewis hit. Her debut EP includes the single She Keeps Me Warm.
G 92 min. (2013) $29M “...a successful witness to the great charm possessed by all five members of One Direction.” - Chicago Sun-Times
DVD (WS) 11035545...............$26.99 Blu-ray/DVD COMBO pACk (WS) 11035548 .................$34.99 (2 Discs)
Johnny Cash’s Lost Album
Available February 4 Parental Advisory CD 11049432........................ $8.99
RCA Inspiration • Religious The top gospel hits of the year are compiled into a must-have collection that includes charttopping hits from such names as Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Fred Hammond, Marvin Sapp, and many more. Featured on the hit song Same Love by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.
Available February 4 2 Discs CD 11048264......................$17.99
Several classic albums from the Fab Four make their way onto CD. SmartBrowse Beatles for more titles.
A Hard Day’s Night Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Capitol • Soundtracks The Beatles made a splash on the big screen with their first movie in 1964. American fans would see the release of an album that included several tracks from the band as well as the film’s score.
Beatles ‘65
Available January 21
Capitol • Pop/Rock While U.K. fans saw the release of Beatles for Sale, Beatles fans in America enjoyed the release of this album, which includes a mix of tracks from several other British releases. Includes the tracks I Feel Fine and I’ll Follow the Sun.
U.S. Version CD 11048988......................$16.99
CD 11048989......................$16.99
Available January 21
Yesterday and Today
Hey Jude
Capitol • Pop/Rock While many remember the Beatles’ 1966 collection for its infamous original cover art, the album does include some of their most iconic songs, including Yesterday; We Can Work It Out; and Drive My Car.
Capitol • Pop/Rock A mix of B-sides and singles, including Rain and Paperback Writer, came together for this 1970 compilation from the Beatles. Long out of print, this collection makes its debut on CD with this release.
Available January 21
Available January 21
CD 11049029......................$16.99
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Revolver Capitol • Pop/Rock The American version of the Beatles’ experimental 1966 album sees some differences in track list. I’m Only Sleeping; And Your Bird Can Sing; and Doctor Robert were left off, giving fans eleven tracks instead of the original fourteen.
Available January 21 U.S. Version CD 11049024......................$16.99
audiobooks The Course of True Love
Cassandra Clare Simon & Schuster Audio Ages 12 & Up Magnus Bane
and Alec Lightwood might fall in love, but first they have a first date. When Magnus Bane, warlock, meets Alec Lightwood, Shadowhunter, sparks fly. And what happens on their first date lights a flame.
Available January 21 Unabridged • 1 Disc • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 11046987............ $29.99 ISBN 9781442371477
First Love
James Patterson, Emily Raymond
Read by Lauren Fortgang Hachette Audio Ages 12 & Up When Axi
spontaneously invites Robinson to come with her on an impulsive cross-country road trip, she breaks the rules for the first time in her life. But the adventure quickly turns from carefree to out of control after the teens find themselves on the run from the police. And when Robinson suddenly collapses, Axi has to face the truth that this trip might be his last.
Available January 13 Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11009857............ $29.99 ISBN 9781619697010
Into the Still Blue
Veronica Rossi
Read by Bernadette Dunne Harper Collins Publishers Ages 12 & Up Their love and their
leadership have been tested. Now it’s time for Perry and Aria to unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders in an attempt to bring balance to their world. Meanwhile, time is running out to rescue Cinder, who was abducted by Hess and Sable. Perry and Aria assemble a team to mount a rescue mission, because Cinder isn’t just the key to unlocking the Still Blue and their only hope for survival, he’s also their friend. In a dying world, the bonds between people are what matter most.
Available January 28 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11041526............ $34.99 ISBN 9780062339904
The Shadow Throne
Jennifer A. Nielsen Read by Charlie McWade Scholastic Ages 12 & Up Jennifer A. Nielsen
takes listeners on an extraordinary journey in this final installment of the Ascendance Trilogy.
Available February 25 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11026053............ $34.99 ISBN 9780545640060
Hot New Children’s and Young Adult
Cress
Feral Curse
Read by Rebecca Soler Macmillan Ages 12 & Up Cinder and Captain
Candlewick on Brilliance Audio Ages 12 & Up The adopted
Marissa Meyer
Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and prevent her army from invading Earth. When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is splintered. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a higher price than she’d ever expected. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing prevent her marriage to Emperor Kai, especially the cyborg mechanic. “Starred Review.” - Publishers Weekly
Available February 4
Unabridged • 14 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11012943............ $39.99 ISBN 9781427236272
Hollow City
Ransom Riggs
Read by Kirby Heyborne AudioGo / Blackstone Ages 12 & Up Having escaped
Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other surprises.
Available January 14
Unabridged • 9 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 10986603............ $29.99 ISBN 9781620647400
The Port Chicago 50
Steve Sheinkin
Read by Dominic Hoffman Random House, Inc., Listening Library Ages 12 & Up On July 17, 1944,
a massive explosion rocked the segregated Navy base at Port Chicago, California, killing more than 300 sailors who were at the docks, critically injuring off-duty men in their bunks, and shattering windows up to a mile away. On August 9th, 244 men refused to go back to work until unsafe and unfair conditions at the docks were addressed. When the dust settled, fifty were charged with mutiny, facing decades in jail and even execution. “Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews “Starred Review.” - Publishers Weekly
Available January 28
Unabridged • 4 Discs • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 11011849............ $26.99
ISBN 9780804167420
Wildwood Imperium
Colin Meloy
Read by Author HarperCollins Ages 8 & Up The third audiobook in the New York Times bestselling fantasy/adventure series from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the acclaimed author of The Mysterious Benedict Society. “Starred Review.” - Kirkus Reviews
Available February 4
Unabridged • 5 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11015477............ $36.99 ISBN 9780062047106
Cynthia Leitich Smith
daughter of two respectable human parents, Kayla is a werecat in the closet. All she knows is the human world. When she comes out to her boyfriend, tragedy ensues, and her determination to know and embrace her heritage grows. Help appears in the lithe form of sexy male werecat Yoshi, as they set out to solve the mystery of a possessed antique carousel while fielding miscast magic, obsessive strangers, and mounting species intolerance.
Available February 11
Unabridged • 6 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11040324............ $24.99 ISBN 9781480583573
Infinity Ring
The Iron Empire
James Dashner
Read by Dion Graham Scholastic Ages 8 & Up Dak, Sera, and
Riq go back in time to save Alexander the Great. Their most dangerous enemy awaits them for an epic battle, and the victors will determine how history is written. Mend the past, rescue the future—the time is now!
Available January 28
Unabridged • 4 Discs • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 11033357............ $24.99 ISBN 9780545648837
The Prince & the Guard
Kiera Cass
Harper Collins Publishers Ages 12 & Up Before America
arrived at the palace to compete in the Selection, there was another girl in Prince Maxon’s life. The Prince’s story opens the week before the Selection begins and follows Maxon through the first day of the competition. Raised as a Six, Aspen Leger never dreamed that he would be living in the palace as a member of the royal guard. In the guard’s story, listeners will learn of Aspen’s life and the truth about a guard’s world that America will never know.
Available February 4
Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11041539............ $39.99 ISBN 9780062340429
Staying Strong
Demi Lovato
Read by Katie Schorr, Author Macmillan Young Listeners Ages 12 & Up Demi Lovato
wakes up each morning and affirms her commitment to herself, to her health, her happiness, her being. Those affirmations have grown into a powerful 365-day collection of Demi Lovato’s most powerful, honest, and hopeful insights. Each day will provide the readers with a quote, a personal reflection, and a goal.
NY Times Bestseller Available January 28 Unabridged • 3 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11045937............ $19.99 ISBN 9781427251428
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